Warner Elementary School Thunderbird 5k and 1 Mile Walk in Remembrance of Dr. Terrance Newton

Saturday, May 11, 2024 Past event
9:00 AM EDT
Wilmington, Delaware
$20.00–$30.00 · 2 races
5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the inaugural Warner Elementary School Thunderbird 5K and 1 Mile Walk in Remembrance of Dr. Terrance Newton on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Wilmington, New Castle. This uplifting event honors "America's Principal," who inspired countless individuals with his belief that "We can change the world." Participants can engage in a scenic 5K run or a leisurely 1-mile walk, all while contributing to vital initiatives organized by the Warner Elementary School PTA. Proceeds from the race will support after-school tutoring, sports programs, uniforms, curriculum materials, and much more, empowering the dreams and aspirations of our dedicated students.

The event promises a day of fun, featuring food trucks, vendors, and a vibrant community atmosphere. Come together with friends and family to celebrate Dr. Newton's legacy and make a positive impact in the lives of local children. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something truly special!

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Races

  • Thunderbird 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. T-Shirt

    9:00 AM EDT

    $30.00

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  • Dr. Terrance Newton Remebrance 1 Mile Walk

    Incl. T-Shirt

    9:00 AM EDT

    $20.00

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Organiser's description

DR. TERRANCE NEWTON AKA AMERICA'S PRINCIPAL WAS A FIRM BELIEVER IN THE PHRASE,

"WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD."

COME JOIN US FOR THE FIRST WARNER THUNDERBIRD 5K AND 1 MILE WALK IN HONOR OF DR. NEWTON AS WE CONTINUE HIS LEGACY OF CHANGING THE WORLD. ALL RACE PROCEEDS WILL GO TO KEY INITIATIVES ORGANIZED BY THE WARNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA. THESE INITIATIVES INCLUDE AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING, SPORTS, UNIFORMS, CURRICULUM MATERIALS, AND SO MUCH MORE. PLEASE JOIN US TO NOT ONLY RUN OR WALK FOR THE MEMORY OF A MAN WHO LOVED HIS CITY AND HIS SCHOOL, BUT ALSO TO FUEL THE DREAMS AND ASPIRATIONS OF OUR AMAZING STUDENTS.

WE WILL HAVE FOOD TRUCKS, VENDORS, AND OTHER FUN ON SITE.

Location

801 West 18th Street, Warner Elementary School, Wilmington, 19802, DE, United States

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